Specialist, Marketing & Communications

Toronto Region Board of Trade; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional trade organization in Toronto is seeking a Marketing & Communications Specialist to enhance its marketing initiatives. The role requires experience in social media management, content creation, and excellent organizational skills. Successful candidates will manage email marketing campaigns and contribute to creative content development. This position offers a collaborative team environment focused on impactful community engagement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or related field.
• Experience in social media management and content creation.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage email marketing campaigns including design and delivery.
• Maintain communications calendar and reporting tools.
• Contribute to copywriting and development of marketing materials.
• Optimize paid social media campaigns.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Writing and editing

Organizational skills

Tools

Canva

InDesign

Email marketing platforms

Job description

Position Description

The Toronto Region Board of Trade is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Marketing & Communications Specialist to join the Communications & Marketing team. This position supports the planning and execution of marketing and communications initiatives designed to promote the Board’s events, programs, and membership offerings.

The Marketing & Communication Specialist will collaborate with team members, internal stakeholders, and external partners to deliver high-quality communications, content, and campaigns. This includes responsibilities across editorial coordination, media relations, social media management, email marketing, branded content development, and campaign performance reporting.

Role Description:

• Maintain and update the Board’s weekly and long-term communications calendar and reporting tools to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Manage the Board’s email marketing platform, including the design, setup, and delivery of newsletters and marketing campaigns.
• Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly analytics and campaign performance reports, providing insights and recommendations.
• Develop promotional packages and create social media content for events, programs, and membership initiatives.
• Liaise with external agencies and vendors to produce creative assets and branded content across multiple channels.
• Contribute to the ideation, copywriting, and development of marketing materials.
• Manage and optimize paid social media campaigns to support organizational objectives.

Your experience includes:

• 3+ years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in social media management and content creation.
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms and analytics tools.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt content for various platforms and audiences.
• Basic understanding of performance analytics and campaign reporting.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience with design and multimedia tools (e.g., Canva, InDesign, video editing) considered an asset.

You’re often described as:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• A strong communicator with the ability to craft engaging and informative content.
• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning.
• Collaborative and able to build effective working relationships across all levels.
• Solutions-oriented with a creative approach to challenges.

About the Toronto Region Board of Trade

At Toronto Region Board of Trade, you work closely with a collaborative, results-driven team of city builders. You will be centre stage on the issues that matter to the region. Working at Toronto Region Board of Trade gives you an opportunity to work with thought leaders, while collaborating with our dynamic, diverse membership.

Our culture is grounded in core values that include:

• Accountability – We are accountable to our Members, stakeholders and each other.
• Collaboration – We are our strongest when we work together.
• Connections – We engage and build communities.

Learn more about the exciting work the Board is doing at bot.com.

We look forward to hearing from interested candidates. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Board welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.